

On Dark Terms
Dimensionless Games · 2024 · Horror, Open World, Multiplayer, Indie, Cats
PC
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About On Dark Terms
On Dark Terms is an online 1-4 player co-op open-world horror set in a post-apocalyptic world where you have signed a contract with Bwonsombdi – Loa of the Dead – to acquire protection in the form of a cat to look over your spirit while you attempt to investigate and discover a way to push back the Darkness. You’ll scour the open-world for materials that you can use to craft consumables and Bio Fusion that can be used to fight back against the Darkness. Your goal is to enter Dungeons and destroy Dark Matter and absorb the energy created by observing different forms of evidence that spawned in response to the destruction of dark matter. This mysterious energy is the key to survival.
• Open World: On Dark Terms is a completely open-world game where you are encouraged to explore to gather materials for crafting consumables and special Bio Fusion for Dungeons.
• Dungeons: Dungeons are a NEW take on paranormal investigation that pushes to revolutionize the genre by introducing for the First Time, RPG Survival gameplay in an open-world environment containing 6 unique Dungeons located on the World Map – Amusement Park, Library, Mansion, Museum, Mall, Office – and one Training Mode (Practice Dungeon).
• Customization: On Dark Terms has so much to offer when it comes to customization and this Early Access only scratches the surface. You’ll be able to customize your character, player icons, your cat, your cat’s room, your apartment, and your gadgets that you hold with stickers! But did I say CAT ROOM? Oh yes, I did!
• Cat Room Customization: As you grow in level, you’ll gain access to new decorations for your cat’s dedicated room! This room is also where you can rename your cat and/or customize its appearance at any time.
• Apartment Customization: Your apartment is your safe place so it only makes sense that you should be feel at home and cozy. As you level up, you’ll automatically gain access to new decorations to place in your apartment.
• Progression: Players will gain rewards at every single level up to max level 50. Rewards vary from clothing to item stickers, to cat room decorations and more.
• Evidence: Evidence in On Dark Terms is a physical manifestation of Dark Energy that can only be observed if it is first created via the destruction of Dark Matter. Dark Matter can only be seen and destroyed using your Astral (cat) Form. When you find and destroy Dark Matter as your cat, evidence associated with that Dark Matter will spawn. You will then use the correctly equipped item such as an EMF Device to search and observe the evidence.
• Energy: Observing evidence with the correct equipped item, causes Observed Energy to spawn that can be absorbed into your player’s body. This energy is what you’ll turn in later to gain experience and level up. The more Energy you absorb the more danger you’ll be in. You’ll want to be careful because you’ll lose all absorbed energy if you die.
• Story Not much is known about what happened to this world. What is “The Darkness”? Why did we sign and accept the terms to a dark contract written by Bwonsombdi? Is there truly any hope in survival? Step into the Darkness yourself and see what secrets you can uncover.
• Co-op multiplayer: Play with up to 4 people where coordination is your best chance at survival.
• Investigate: You’ll make use of some familiar devices such as a Night Vision Camera, EMF, Spirit Box, Thermometer, and UV light (a separate item combined with your normal shoulder flashlight that does not take up a slot) to find evidence.
Key Features:
• Open World: On Dark Terms is a completely open-world game where you are encouraged to explore to gather materials for crafting consumables and special Bio Fusion for Dungeons.
• Dungeons: Dungeons are a NEW take on paranormal investigation that pushes to revolutionize the genre by introducing for the First Time, RPG Survival gameplay in an open-world environment containing 6 unique Dungeons located on the World Map – Amusement Park, Library, Mansion, Museum, Mall, Office – and one Training Mode (Practice Dungeon).
• Customization: On Dark Terms has so much to offer when it comes to customization and this Early Access only scratches the surface. You’ll be able to customize your character, player icons, your cat, your cat’s room, your apartment, and your gadgets that you hold with stickers! But did I say CAT ROOM? Oh yes, I did!
• Cat Room Customization: As you grow in level, you’ll gain access to new decorations for your cat’s dedicated room! This room is also where you can rename your cat and/or customize its appearance at any time.

• Apartment Customization: Your apartment is your safe place so it only makes sense that you should be feel at home and cozy. As you level up, you’ll automatically gain access to new decorations to place in your apartment.

• Progression: Players will gain rewards at every single level up to max level 50. Rewards vary from clothing to item stickers, to cat room decorations and more.
• Evidence: Evidence in On Dark Terms is a physical manifestation of Dark Energy that can only be observed if it is first created via the destruction of Dark Matter. Dark Matter can only be seen and destroyed using your Astral (cat) Form. When you find and destroy Dark Matter as your cat, evidence associated with that Dark Matter will spawn. You will then use the correctly equipped item such as an EMF Device to search and observe the evidence.

• Energy: Observing evidence with the correct equipped item, causes Observed Energy to spawn that can be absorbed into your player’s body. This energy is what you’ll turn in later to gain experience and level up. The more Energy you absorb the more danger you’ll be in. You’ll want to be careful because you’ll lose all absorbed energy if you die.

• Story Not much is known about what happened to this world. What is “The Darkness”? Why did we sign and accept the terms to a dark contract written by Bwonsombdi? Is there truly any hope in survival? Step into the Darkness yourself and see what secrets you can uncover.
• Co-op multiplayer: Play with up to 4 people where coordination is your best chance at survival.
• Investigate: You’ll make use of some familiar devices such as a Night Vision Camera, EMF, Spirit Box, Thermometer, and UV light (a separate item combined with your normal shoulder flashlight that does not take up a slot) to find evidence.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
PLEASE DONT STOP UPDATING THIS GAME (they stopped :()2 found this helpful
I played this game for 30 minutes and died 7 times. It is very confusing and I did not understand the mechanics at all.1 found this helpful
I kind of recommend this, but with a very big note attached to it. So many things about this game are amazing. The graphics are great, the atmosphere is spooky, being a cat is great, and I love that there is an underlying story going on. BUUUUTTTT there a some mechanics, specifically in the dungeons, that make the game more frustrating than fun, especially if dare to try playing on solo. There were way too many tasks given to me to try and do all at once while also trying not to get killed that it felt very overwhelming, especially for the demons and witches. Those abilities changing every few seconds are near impossible to notice by yourself, and it felt like way too much. I do wish the dungeons were simplified, as that is one of the biggest mechanics of the game and personally the spot I found the game to be too confusing and definitely NOT made for one person. It might be more manageable with a group. Other than that, the game has some really fun things going for it. If you have friends and think you are up for a challenge, this game could be really fun for you!
A few little bugs, but really loving the game mechanics. It's definitely worth the purchase!
On Dark Terms is a cute and unique game with a lot of charm. However, there are several spots where you can get stuck on the map and small bugs that can pull you out of the experience. These issues detract a bit from how special the game feels. The devs have been transparent about their challenges as a small team, which is commendable. While I understand the excitement of starting new projects, it might be worth focusing on polishing this gem first. With some fixes, this game could truly shine, and I look forward to seeing how it evolves!"
The whole concept of this game is cool, but the way they execute giving the information you need to you is poor. It's in the form of paragraph-long descriptions of 4 different types of one thing and you have to remember all of that and then you have to remember how to actually play the game with becoming the cat and other things. There's several mechanics like Flash Hunts, Hallucinations and the event with your corruption bar that you also need to pay attention to although you have never experienced any of it before and obviously you die very quickly and suddenly your friends have to figure out the mechanics without you and you don't end up learning anything because you cannot help your friends figure it out... its just all a mess. I do like the game, but it's a real information overload and I would only reccomend it to someone once the information is delivered in a less scattered and paragraph long way. I do feel like at the moment the only thing the game has got going for itself is the cat feature.
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